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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 748.58 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 748.58 and 437.94 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 748.58 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/748.58 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 748.58 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 327,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,830.94/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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